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Created on : Thursday, April 13, 2006, 01:22:17 pm

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(Original Air Date: 04/21/06) Being a parent is hard enough, but what happens when Mom and Dad can't agree on how many kids to have, how to raise 'em and how to get ‘em to sleep? Sometimes, it can lead to an all-out baby war! Matt's baby battle ended up in front of a judge and made headlines. He was ordered to pay child support for the baby he had with his ex-girlfriend, but he says he shouldn't have to cough up the money because she told him she wasn't able to get pregnant, and he told her he didn't want to be a father. He, his attorney, and the director of the National Center for Men discuss the lawsuit they filed, known as “Roe v. Wade for Men,” arguing that men should have a constitutional right to avoid fatherhood. Next, Dan says even though he and his wife, Lisa, already have four children, he wants just one more. Lisa has been pregnant on and off for 11 years and says she's closed for baby business. Will Dr. Phil help Dan see Lisa's point that four is enough? Then, a frustrated husband is camping out on the roof of his house and living in a tent. He refuses to go back to his bedroom until his wife moves their kids out of their bed and starts paying more attention to him. Can Dr. Phil get him to come down the ladder? Plus, a sleep expert has a simple method for getting your child to sleep through the night. See the plan in action! Share advice and talk about the show here.

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cariefig

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April 21, 2006, 2:10 pm PDT

04/21 Baby Wars

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I second this. This is not just Matt & his $500 a month. It's about Matt's child AND about the rights of future children.

AMEN!

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evalion42

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April 21, 2006, 2:10 pm PDT

04/21 Baby Wars

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I was forced to pay child support when I was 17 years old in 1972. The child was never proven to be mine.

I say men should have equal say in aboration, adoption and ability to walk away.

Custody rights have come along way since than. I believe birthing rights and responsibilty rights have a long way to go in men's favor!

instead of killing a baby that doesnt have a say kill the thing that gets babys i prase the woman that has the godley moral to keep her papy

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amanda2281

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April 21, 2006, 2:10 pm PDT

The world today

I am so sad about this whole Matt situation. I feel that he is being very selfish. He is whining that he doesn't have any rights...women don't have any rights when it comes to who carries the baby for 10 months. That is just how GOD designed life. One makes a decision when they decide to have sex. When he chose to have sex with this girl he made a choice that he could be a father. You mean to tell me he wouldn't have had sex with this girl had she not told him she couldn't get pregnant??? I am sure he would have. What if the condom were to blame? Would he sew the comdon company. I mean really, this guy is making men look stupid. He needs to put this energy into etiquet school. He is acting like a PIG!! It is as simple as: Sex...baby, disease, relationship, reputation...etc. We ALL know that these things are possible, if you don't know turn on the tv, listen to the radio, or get on the computer. Babies, AIDS, other possible diseases and many other things are possible. This guy is a big baby. He needs to suck it up and pay his half of raising the baby. By the way...She (baby) will see this one day. I will pray that when she does, she wont be town apart emotionally. Matt, you need to start praying now for forgiveness.

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aimee_lael

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April 21, 2006, 2:11 pm PDT

Grow up..

Ok, first off, this guy needs to grow up. Second, what if they did use a condom all the time and she still got pregnant??? Which is very possible. Would he still be saying that it was her fault?? Even if she said that she couldn't get pregnant because of health problems or whatever and was telling the truth, DOCTORS ARE NOT ALWAYS RIGHT!!!!! Plus, he made the CHOICE not wear protection so he needs to step up to the plate and be a man and help support the child, that he probably ENJOYED making!!!!!

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hbunilmbrt

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April 21, 2006, 2:11 pm PDT

You've got to be kidding!!

If you have UNPROTECTED SEX and know how babies are made then?????????????? I can't believe he's wasting everyones time by taking this to court. He's a jerk, plain and simple ....you have sex,make baby then be a FATHER!!!!!

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ladyyorkie

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April 21, 2006, 2:11 pm PDT

Matt not wanting to take care of his daughter

I think that Matt should have to pay child support and take care of his daughter. Even thought the mother told him that she couldn't have children and on the pill there is always a chance. A doctor can tell you that you can't have children, but they really don't know that for sure. Even though he said he wasn't ready for children, he should have wore a comdam. Just because she was on the pill doesn't mean that he was totally save. I am a mother of 2 sons and I got pregnant both times on the pill. Matt give it a rest and just take pay for the child support. After all, she does have your genes. How does your parents feel about how you are with not wanting to see your daughter? I can't beleave Matt said that she should have given their daughter away or have an abortion. I am sure that the mother feels blessed with having her. She might not ever get pregnant again. Matt just grow up and pay the child support.

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dottieiv

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April 21, 2006, 2:11 pm PDT

Opt out of being Father

This man is the father of this baby, whether he likes it or not. we are all children of God, so what would happen if God decided He does not want to be our Father?

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jaybrown

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April 21, 2006, 2:11 pm PDT

Use spell check

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Can you repeat that but take out the names so that it reads something like this

"Pro-choicers: YOU DID CHOOSE TO BE A MOTHER WHEN YOU HAD SEX, AND EVERY TIME YOU HAVE SEX YOU RUN THAT RISK. EVERYONE KNOWS THAT SO WHY CAN'T WOMAN LIKE YOU GET THAT THROUGH YOUR THINK SKULLS????????????"

There is a spell check option on the message board, you should use it. Then your argument against women with THICK skulls would be more effective so you don't sound like such a idiot. Well never mind, you sound like one anyway....

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jerryp

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April 21, 2006, 2:12 pm PDT

04/21 Baby Wars

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When two people have the kind of sex that can result in conception, they are responsible for the result. If one of them lies, just remember..."let the buyer beware".. If one person absolutely does not want a child, then it's the responsibility of that person to protect against conception as best they can. If that's still a gamble then they are still responsible. I raised my two kids without any help whatsoever from either their father or the government ( I didn't have the bribe money. and at that time you needed it. A good thing it's mostly changed now.) I can tell you it ain't easy.

If you're driving down the road with as safe a vehicle as you can have and with quality driving instruction and experience behind you and as sober and awake as you can be, it's still a gamble because someone could still hit you and injure you or a tree could fall on you or rocks could slide down a hill or etc. You can't say this injury is not mine, because you took that chance when you drove down that road.

Don't even get me started on abortion. In my opinion abortion is not a legal issue because if you make it illegal the alternative is unthinkable. Education is the answer and responsibility. Abortion and abandonment are not birth control folks!

I do hypnotherapy and I can assure you that as least some people can recount their time in the womb from very early on. They can even tell you the emotions and language of their parents. I think people need to be educated and responsible. I can't believe half the stuff I hear coming out of their mouths on the Dr.Phil show.

even with the buyer beware policy you have the "CHOICE " to throw it away or give it away

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April 21, 2006, 2:12 pm PDT

Grow up Matt!...

I think Matt took responsibility toward a possible pregnancy occurring when he had sex, and especially sex without wearing a condom. Sorry, this is my view on this, regardless of how his court case comes out. I believe you are reponsible from the time of conception, whether you meant to conceive or if it was an "oops," didn't mean to make a baby, was just having fun!

So, Matt needs to take repsponsibility and pay the child support. Also, he should want to see and love his own flesh and blood. Just would be human! --The baby looks like him in the pictures!...has his eyes!

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